Paralegal (Maternity Cover)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Paralegal (Maternity Cover) to join their team in Westminster. The role requires supporting the US Corporate Secretary's Office with various legal tasks, managing property-related queries, and reviewing contracts. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, proactive, and possess strong communication skills, preferably with a degree in Law. Full-time position with some travel required.

Qualifications

• High integrity, initiative, and enthusiasm required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in IT systems, especially MS Office, including Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support the US Corporate Secretary’s Office with liaising and documentation.
• Advise on property-related legal queries and support real estate matters.
• Manage personal injury claims and conduct reviews of NDAs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

IT proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Paralegal (Maternity Cover)

Apply locations

United Kingdom-London

Time type

Full time

Posted on

Posted 23 Days Ago

Job requisition id

R10197914

UK Citizenship Required

Yes

Relocation Assistance

No

Clearance Type

UK-Security Check (SC)

Travel

Yes, 10% of the Time

Role

This role requires an organized, proactive collaborator with excellent communication skills and business sense. The role is varied and busy, heavily supported by the UK Legal Team, with exposure to wider MSE businesses, US corporate functions, and Sectors (particularly DS). Opportunities exist to work autonomously and lead activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the US Corporate Secretary’s Office with Companies House liaising, updating board of directors, UK company financial statements, annual confirmation statements, drafting minutes and resolutions, and instructing external counsel as needed. Negotiating and discussing with US colleagues.
• Supporting Real Estate matters, advising on property-related legal queries, instructing external counsel, coordinating wayleave agreements, lease renewals, and sub-letting queries.
• Reviewing NDAs, supporting negotiations for agreeable terms.
• Supporting general contract reviews and negotiations.
• Managing personal injury claims, including audits, ongoing legacy claims, and new claims, with negotiations involving insurers and solicitors.
• Completing L316 vetting for law firms.
• Conducting horizon scanning for new EU and UK laws.
• Supporting counsel on internal investigations.
• Liaising with insurers regarding specific queries.

Person Specification

• High integrity, initiative, and enthusiasm.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with IT systems, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Aspiring to develop skills within a commercial environment.
• Accountability for timely and quality work.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience

• Degree in Law (or GDL) preferred but not essential.
• Experience in company secretarial work is advantageous but not essential.
• Knowledge of UK Companies Act 1985 and 2006, and corporate governance principles is helpful but not essential.

Competency/Skill Requirements

• Problem-solving skills and solution development.
• Attention to detail.
• Organized, with good workload management and prioritization skills.
• Flexible and responsive to changing priorities.
• Proactive team player, self-motivated, and autonomous.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially PowerPoint.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Customer-focused with a 'can do' attitude.

Other Requirements

• Occasional UK travel for meetings and training.
• UK Government clearance must be maintained.

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